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Power to the Primates in Girard?

GIRARD — As city council reviews legislation to address monkey and other exotic animal ownership,


RTI gets huge Boeing deal

WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals has signed a 10-year deal to supply titanium components for


House fire follows attempted robbery

YOUNGSTOWN — An attempted robbery, in which a shot was fired into the front seat of a car driven by


Holocaust survivor tells her story in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — The yellow cloth star is in good shape, for how old it is. Inge Auerbacher protects it


Pizza Hut driver robbed at knifepoint

AUSTINTOWN — A Pizza Hut delivery driver was robbed by two men, one carrying a knife. The driver


Nine Valley players earn top district honors

East senior quarterback Sal Battles was named offensive player of the year in Div. II, one of nine


VIDEO: VFW program honors WWII drivers

COITSVILLE — “I can look back now and think, yes, I was on the Red Ball Express. But it was

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Chief doubts Ford design had role in fire

AUSTINTOWN — The township’s police chief says he’s doubtful a much-criticized design feature in Ford


Taylor will not retain Steward

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Middleweight Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs) will not retain Emanuel Steward as


Hundreds attend Warren veterans event

WARREN — The rains came just as the Veteran’s Day activities began Monday morning, but it was a


Two sued over movie file sharing

YOUNGSTOWN — An attorney has sued in federal court a Niles man and a Warren woman who he says have


New Castle parade set for Thursday

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle Light Up Night parade will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday downtown. The


Bash with baseball bat doesn’t stop gun-toting condom thief

YOUNGSTOWN — A gunman escaped with two condoms but not before a North Side convenience store owner


Crestview recycling program will be Thursday

COLUMBIANA — Crestview High School Music Department students will have a recycling program from 8


Youth didn’t get MRSA at city school

YOUNGSTOWN — City school officials said a fourth-grade boy at West Elementary School was diagnosed


RTI lands big contract for new Boeing jet

WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals has signed a 10-year deal to supply titanium components for


Trumbull recyclers could win free gift

WARREN — Trumbull County will celebrate America Reycles Day Thursday with the 5th annual “Let Us


WORTH A LOOK | Area events open to the public

AUCTIONS • Bloomfield High School, 2077 Park West Road, North Bloomfield, will hold a Chinese


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


Brown aims to deliver on hype with ‘Exclusive’

The 18-year-old sensation can count some big names among his fans. LOS ANGELES (AP) — When


Discretionary income

Discretionary income Total discretionary income in the U.S. topped $1.7 trillion in 2006, with 78


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Auto Owners Mutual v. Chester D. Byler, cognovit. Home Savings


Midcareer sabbaticals prove antidotes to burnout

MIAMI — Not long ago, workers considered midcareer sabbaticals perks for those who could afford time


Poland forest board weighs change for dogs in woods

A public hearing on the ordinance is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 20. POLAND — Some residents enjoy


NFL PREVIEW Tonight’s game

SAN FRANCISCO (2-6) At SEATTLE (4-4) Time/TV — 8:30 p.m., ESPN Opening line — Seahawks by 9 1/2.


OHIO

OHIO Sunday night drawings Pick 3, 5-4-9 Pick 4, 0-4-6-1 Rolling Cash 5, 6-21-26-34-37 Ten-


YSU wakeup call: powerhouse UCLA

The Penguins’ second game also will be played in California. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State


LSU feasts on Buckeyes’ loss

NEW YORK (AP) — LSU is getting a second chance at No. 1. The Tigers took advantage of Ohio State’s


Downtown needs residents more than passers-through

Opinion: Downtown needs residents more than passers-through EDITOR: In recent Vindicator columns, Bertram


Cotto awaits winner of Mayweather fight

Ricky Hatton is the other contender in the welterweight division. NEW YORK (AP) — It might be time


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP CHECKER AUTO PARTS 500 Sunday’s results At Phoenix International Raceway


2nd dark day on Broadway

2nd dark day on Broadway NEW YORK — It was a second day of dark Broadway theaters and disappointed


Progressive adds collision benefit for pets riding in cars

Americans spend more than $40 billion a year on more than 150 million pets. CLEVELAND (AP) — To a


Top court might hear case on guns

Most U.S. courts said there’s no right to own a gun for private use. WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme


Hiding teacher files is against state law

Teachers’ personnel files are public records. COLUMBUS (AP) — Some union contracts contain


Iraqi prime minister: Suicide attacks, bombings drop sharply in Baghdad

Before thousands of U.S. troops arrived, the city was rocked by explosions on a daily basis.


Veterans merit our praise, assistance and apologies

In the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, as throughout the nation, triumphant parades, solemn memorials


Writing therapeutic for war vets

Opinion: SAN DIEGO — Take another minute or two to bring your writing to a stopping point,” I tell the six


“We condemn this government move.”

Opinion: “We condemn this government move.” Sen. Babar Awan Attorney for Pakistani opposition leader


Forgotten Heroes Program pays tribute to soldiers in several wars

Civil War re-enactors read narratives at the graves of six veterans. YOUNGSTOWN — Not long


STEELERS 31, BROWNS 28

STEELERS 31, BROWNS 28 Cleveland71407—28 Pittsburgh36715—31 First Quarter Cle—Winslow 4 pass


NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday’s other games

AFC Bengals 21, Ravens 7 BALTIMORE — Shayne Graham kicked a team-record seven field goals, and


Pavlik victory has trainer thinking bigger and bigger

A boxing ring takes up nearly half the space in his gym. YOUNGSTOWN — Opportunity has come


Environmental police uncover violations

Officers are expected to write tickets for littering. WARREN — In a downtown warehouse, police


Ceremony honors vets on their day

Prisoners of war and missing soldiers also were honored. YOUNGSTOWN — For Paul Melone,


Mickelson wins Shanghai event

He survived six penalty strokes and blowing a three-shot lead. SHANGHAI, China (AP) — Phil


Ex-President Bush celebrates by skydiving

Ex-President Bush celebrates by skydiving COLLEGE STATION, Texas — He’s 83 and just had hip


Officer ‘critical’ with burns in crash

The cruiser’s gas tank exploded when it was hit. YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year veteran of the


Poll shows voters divided in Ohio

Next year, the state again is expected to play a crucial role in the presidential election.


In America, are we overvaccinating?

Booster shots are not always necessary, a doctor said. MELVILLE, N.Y. — Vaccines have drawn an


hIn close game, victory for Steelers

hIn close game, victory for Steelers k PITTSBURGH STEELERS linebacker Larry Foote (50) hauls down


Let adults see adoption records, group urges

There’s no proof that the adopted child will harass his biological parents. NEW YORK (AP) — It’s


Bush fails to achieve democracy in Mideast

Opinion: Eleven billion dollars just doesn’t buy what it used to. How can it be, after handing Pakistani


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Women’s Top 25 games

Penn St. 80, No. 20 Pittsburgh 74 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyra Grant (Ursuline High) scored 19


Bush visits Texas, Cheney goes to Arlington

The president didn’t mention anything about a veterans spending bill in his speech. WACO, Texas


“SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): Rock music legend David

“SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): Rock music legend David Bowie lends his


NFL STANDINGS

NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


STEELERS NOTES From Heinz Field

Home-field advantage: During their six victories in the first half of the season, the Pittsburgh


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., administration building, 82 Ohltown Road.


NBA ROUNDUP Sunday’s games

Heat 75, Knicks 72 NEW YORK — Jason Williams made the go-ahead jumper with 19 seconds left, and


Wounded man says it was mistaken ID

Wounded man says it was mistaken ID YOUNGSTOWN — A West Indianola Avenue man, who was once shot in


YSU BASKETBALL 2007-08 Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time Todayvs. UCLALos Angeles 11 p.m. | ESPN2 Tuesdayvs. TBALos


LSU, Oregon are 1-2 on BCS list

Louisiana State is favored to win its last three games and reach the BCS final. NEW YORK (AP) —


HarrisUSA TodayComputerBCS

HarrisUSA TodayComputerBCS RkPtsPctRkPtsPctRkPctAvgPv 1. LSU127420.9793114570.971310.9900.98022


NHL ROUNDUP Sunday’s games

Blackhawks 3, Red Wings 2 CHICAGO — NHL rookie scoring leader Patrick Kane had a power-play goal


Cowboys jolt the Giants

Dallas snapped New York’s streak and took control of the NFC East. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) —


Some of the findings of a poll sponsored by The Plain Dealer and released Sunday. The poll was

Some of the findings of a poll sponsored by The Plain Dealer and released Sunday. The poll was


Creamer romps to LPGA victory

She defeated Birdie Kim by eight strokes in the Tournament of Champions. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The


Experts: Cut CO2, calories to save our lives, planet

More than 3 billion pounds could be lost if Americans walked 30 minutes a day. WASHINGTON (AP) —


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men’s Top 25

No. 14 Gonzaga 77, Montana 54 SPOKANE, Wash. — Freshman Austin Daye scored 20 points and grabbed


40 debates in 40 weeks: Can we talk?

Opinion: Another week, another debate. If it’s early November, this must be the Republicans in Cedar Falls,


Roles for military women changing

As of this week, 91 women have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. As more women enter the


Seahawks’ buzzsaw has 49ers QB in his sights

San Francisco has lost six straight since a 2-0 start. SEATTLE (AP) — No wonder Darryl Tapp has


Crew detained as part of probe into oil spill

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The entire crew of the cargo ship that sideswiped a bridge, causing San


FUTURE CHAMP? Boxing trainer Jack Loew works with 9-year-old Nicholas Romeo at the Southside Boxing

FUTURE CHAMP? Boxing trainer Jack Loew works with 9-year-old Nicholas Romeo at the Southside Boxing


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.19 —.26 Avalon Holdings,7.250.00 Clear


FORGOTTEN HEROES PROGRAM

FORGOTTEN HEROES PROGRAM Honorees For nine years, Civil War re-enactment groups have hosted


OHIO REVISED CODE

OHIO REVISED CODE Open dumping: No person shall recklessly dispose of solid wastes including


On TV, Williams does double duty

The actor keeps busy with ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Boston Legal.’ LOS ANGELES — Nearing the end of


HONORING BOTH SIDES: Members of the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Camp 2021 of the Sons of the

HONORING BOTH SIDES: Members of the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Camp 2021 of the Sons of the


POLLS

POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecordPtsPvs 1. LSU (40)9-11,5902 2. Oregon (22)8-11,5743 3.


YSU BASKETBALL 2007-08 roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School/High School 1 John Barber F 6-7 220 Sr.


Device detects CO in blood

The department bought two monitors for $4,000 apiece. CANFIELD — Carbon monoxide kills by


Improving communication with deaf

Businesses benefit by being able to communicate with deaf people. Five years ago the staff at


LPGA-TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

LPGA-TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Sunday At Magnolia Grove Golf Course Mobile, Ala. Purse: $1


After FDA warnings, sales of medicines drop

A high dosage or combination of medicines can be dangerous to young children. CHICAGO —


GOP hopeful Ron Paul draws support from home region in Pa.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — He may represent Texas, but 10-term congressman and Republican presidential


Chargers hold off Colts’ rally

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Peyton Manning was poised to turn one of his worst games into one of his most


Nonprofit’s focus is too big, critics say

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Despite spending $55 million over the past decade, a major regional nonprofit has


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston501.000—


Johnson wins, pads lead over Gordon

Jimmie Johnson took commanding lead of the Nextel Cup Championship. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmie


Messier, Francis headline quintet for Hall

Defensemen Al MacInnis and Scott Stevens also are being inducted. Mark Messier aimed for


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


Exaggerated risk is still a risk

Opinion: Doctors across the land probably sighed in despair when the latest Centers for Disease Control and


Musharraf fails to set time to restore rights

The U.S.-backed general said he was taking steps to stem rising Islamic militancy. ISLAMABAD,


Barriers to work confront disabled

More than 14 million adults in the U.S. have some disability that limits their ability to work.


Edwards targets veterans with PTSD

PLYMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Presidential contender John Edwards is introducing a plan today to help


REGION

REGION Franchise owner opens his 8th area McDonald’s NORTH LIMA — Steve Telischak has opened a


Gov. Strickland fails to keep campaign promise on school funding

In August, the governor said the state isn’t using school funding in a fair way. COLUMBUS (AP) —

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Shooting in city called case of mistaken ID

YOUNGSTOWN — A West Indianola Avenue man, who was once shot in the lower left calf on the city’s


YOUNGSTOWN — For Paul Melone, Veterans Day is about honoring the men and women who served and

YOUNGSTOWN — For Paul Melone, Veterans Day is about honoring the men and women who served and


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